Ottawa Heat Pump Rebates: The Hybrid Trick for -30°C Winters

At 8am this morning Mitchell arrived on our doorstep, (whose arrival was VERY well announced by Remy & Barney I might add). Mitchell is with AirZone HVAC Services and he was the first step in a VERY easy process of installing a heat pump in the current rebate program. Now I am a hater of air […]

Caffeine & Closings: Carole’s 3 Favourite Coffee Date Spots

Being a realtor in Ottawa means my “office” is usually my car, and my schedule is a mosaic of showings and home inspections. Because I work all over the city, I’m always hunting for the best local haunts to recharge. Lately, Harry and I have been making a point to turn my “free” mornings into […]

Date Night in Ottawa: Finding a Hidden Gem During Ottawa Winterlude

Winterlude in Ottawa is famous for its ice sculptures, Beavertails, and—let’s be honest—massive crowds. However, Harry and I recently discovered that the best way to experience the capital’s winter magic is by leaning into the “slow nights”, even if it was by mistake. If you’re looking for a romantic, low-stress evening downtown, here is how […]

Carleton Place Gallery

For those that know me and in particular, those who have been in my home you will know that my 3 passions are work, music and visual art! Harry grimaces when I come home from a show because it is my greatest weakness (next to really good dark chocolate). He knows that there will be […]

Log’s End Store in Stittsville

I just finished reading the book   The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant, available at Octopus Books in The Glebe. It was a real eye-opener about the lumber industry in Canada. It made me re-visit one of my favourite Ottawa stores to recommend to family, friends and clients. Logs End is located on Iber Road, not […]

Beet Dip with Labneh

I am a beet lover and fall and winter is THE time for beets! This is one of my absolute favourite appetizer recipes that I have ever made. Every time that I have served it I get asked to share the recipe. Labneh, one of the key ingredients in this recipe, is foreign to many […]